Sr. Renewables Financial Accountant - REMOTE

ThinkBAC Consulting; Shawnee (KS); Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy consulting firm is seeking a finance professional to manage project-based financial reporting and compliance. This role offers competitive compensation, flexible hours, and opportunities for career advancement within an industry-leading venture. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in corporate finance, particularly in project accounting, and hold CPA or CMA certifications.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Open PTO policy

Health benefits

Flexible work hours

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of corporate finance and accounting experience.
• Experience with project development, EPC, and construction accounting.
• Strong proficiency in MS Excel, including macro/VBA.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of project-based financial reporting and journal entries.
• Work with EPC Project Managers to track project costs.
• Lead revenue recognition assessments based on lease accounting.

Skills

GAAP principles

Project-based accounting

Financial reporting

MS Excel

Education

CPA (Certified Public Accountant)

CMA (Certified Management Accountant)

Tools

Quickbooks

Job description

Employer Industry: Renewable Energy

Why Consider this Job Opportunity:

• Competitive base salary and comprehensive compensation package
• Open PTO policy and flexible work hours
• Health benefits provided
• Opportunity to work with a transparent Executive Leadership Team
• Chance to be part of an industry-leading renewable energy venture with strong private equity backing
• Opportunity for career growth and advancement within the organization

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):

1. Take ownership of project-based financial reporting (monthly, quarterly, & yearly) and journal entries involving multi-entity structures
2. Work with EPC Project Managers to assess and track project costs and measure performance towards renewable project development milestones
3. Lead capitalization implementation accounting initiatives in coordination with Project Development and EPC Teams
4. Play a key role in project contract accounting requirements and compliance through the development of financial reporting packages
5. Lead revenue recognition assessments based on lease accounting and revenue recognition requirements

What is Required (Qualifications):

• 5+ years of corporate finance and accounting experience dealing with GAAP principles
• Experience with project-based accounting in project development, EPC, construction, service contracts, and leases
• CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or CMA (Certified Management Accountant) highly preferred
• Expertise in Quickbooks or similar financial accounting software programs
• Strong proficiency in MS Excel, including macro/VBA writing capabilities, data queries, and pivot tables

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):

• Experience supporting financial reporting and accounting initiatives for EPC or construction operations

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#RenewableEnergy #FinanceJobs #CareerOpportunity #CompetitivePay #TransparentLeadership

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